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How to get fromColombo to Bhopalby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Bhopal by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO)plane plane CMB - BHO
    5h 41m
    ₹19,836–52,359

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Bhopal Jntrain train
    45h 27m
    ₹7,751–14,354

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus bus
    2d

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,599Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,856 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bhopal, India?

Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) every 4 hours.

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